Property Description

The Merchants House has been superbly restored with original features and antique furniture A medieval experience with all modern comforts We spent over a year restoring the house to as much of its original beauty as was possible removing layers of plaster and paint from the magnificent local stones Whilst installing all modern comforts weve kept the charm of the house intact On the ground floor is the spacious sitting kitchen dining room which has a superb elegantly vaulted stone ceiling supported by stone columns at each corner The stone spiral staircase has a stairwell of large expertly cut stones where ancient doorways now closed up and windows have been rediscovered during the renovation On the first floor is a large double bedded room of 35 sq m with high ceiling and exposed beams sitting area and French doors opening to a tiny balcony A 4m x 150m Florentine tapestry and 18th century fireplace nonworking compliment the wall of exposed stones featuring a mullioned window A secret passage NB the entrance is narrow leads to the ensuite shower room with shower WC and hand washbasin There is another large bedroom on the second floor with a charming 19th century fireplace nonworking and twin beds One wall is of exposed stones where the former mullioned windows can be clearly seen The ensuite bathroom features a big corner bath shower WC and hand washbasin On the top floor is the private terraceloggia which receives full afternoon sun and has wonderful views over Roman tiled roofs to the nearby hills An ideal place to lounge in the sun with a cool drink to hand A summer kitchen with fridge sink etc plus stylish gas barbeque make al fresco dining easy Quality equipment includes a radio CDcassette player and washing machine PLEASE VISIT wwwvineyardvisascom for more photos and information

Local Area Information

Montagnac is located 40 kms west of sophisticated Montpellier which offers the arts theatre shopping an international airport and train station A stroll through the streets of Montagnac a village of 3000 inhabitants takes you back through the ages with its many 14th through to 17th century buildings and superb 12th century church Over time the shops have changed of course and you will find several mouthwatering boulangeries patisseries mini markets restaurant bar cafes etc There is a small street market nearly every morning and an interesting large market on Friday mornings This is the largest wine producing area of France The scenery is spectacular with mile upon mile of vineyards interspersed with medieval villages and a backdrop of beautiful mountains There are ample opportunities to taste the local wine both at the domaines of private producers and caves cooperatives Restaurants supermarkets antique shops and a big weekly street market shops can be found in the lively historical market town of Pezenas 5 kms Carcassonne to the west and the splendid Roman towns of Avignon Nimes Arles to the east are an hours drive away Other interesting trips include Cathar castles and the wild Larzac plain with well preserved fortified 15th century templar knights villages Swimming spots at Meze 10 minutes Mediterranean beaches 20 minutes and Lake Salagou for fishing and watersports 15 minutes The River Herault with canoe hire can be reached in 15 minutes The area is ideal for walking with many marked trails in the herbscented hills

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 2, Toilets 2
Bedroom	Doubles 1, Twins 1
Heat/Cooling	Electric Heaters
Dining	Dining room table, Seating for 4 People
Entertainment	Radio, Cassette Player
Kitchen	Crockery & Cutlery Provided, Hob, Oven, Fridge
Laundry	Washing Machine Provided, Linen Provided, Towels Provided, Iron, Ironing Board
Living Room	Seating for 4 People, Sofas 1, Armchairs 2
Local Activities	Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Tennis, Water Skiing, Swimming, Walking, Windsurfing
Local Area	Quiet Bars and Pubs, Distance to Local Town Centre 500m, The local town is Sleepy
Location	Distance to beach >5km, Distance to convenience store <100m, Distance to local restaraunts <100m, In a Town, Distance to Airport 20-50km
Outside	Barbecue, Terrace
Suitability	No Pets, Children Welcome
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Self Catering, Size: Spacious, Changeover Day Sat
Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity

Contact Information

Name:	Brenda Kemp
Telephone:	+33-467 96-61 25
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